Running Form Drills with Coach Annelie Stockton

What are Form Drills?

Specific movements that help improve running ability. Start with slow dynamic stretching & work your way into faster movements. Form drills are designed to help loosen the body up, warm the body up for faster running, & improve form. Focus on staying strong, engage your core, & move efficiently. Do them all or pick some favorites & fit them in your schedule where they work best for you.

You can also incorporate form drills into your cross training routine. After a short warm up (bike, elliptical, etc.) perform the drills and get back to the cross training OR perform the drills when you have completed your cross training session. Even while cross training, drills are a great way to work on running form without stressing the body.

How often:

I suggest form drills 1-3 times per week and performing 5-10 repetitions of each movement. You can spend anywhere from 5-20 minutes on these drills.